Flow Dive with The Heartbeat Hive

This episode is with designer, printmaker, and musician- Heather Moulder. We talk about creative process, the longevity of persistence in making art and living creatively, as well as, what Flow means to Heather. This episode was really fun! You'll learn how Heather and I met back in 2005 and about what it's like to be a designer of a US Postal Stamp. You can find Heather's work at Lord...

This episode is a special one with my guest, Candace Moran. She is an illustrator and designer with a focus on biology, illustration, and the ways in which art can move people to action. (She calls this "artivism.") In this long format podcast we discuss her work, her challenges in balancing life, flow, and her creative practice. You can watch the video for this episode which include bea...

This episode is about finding gratitude among contrast and as a byproduct of the "struggle" phase of the Flow cycle. (It's also about finding perspective among chaos.) You can find the video to this podcast on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/quwRv87lQUg I will be interviewing some special guests in future episodes to dive into what Flow means to each of them. Thanks for lis...

This episode is about the overwhelm that can happen with lots of stimuli and finding interests among the novelty and variety of life. It's also about getting clear about what is "essential" to you, your creative practice and your life. This is part of "essentialism" for me. I'm not a minimalist, but I do find when I clarify the essentials to any process, goal, or season...

This episode is about "Conditions for Flow", which is my phrase for Flow Triggers and how we relate time and progress in the context of our life. I talk about needing feedback over time, in order to feel or experience progress. You can find the video for this podcast on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/gkwJpARRA_4 **This was originally posted on instagram (@heartbeathive) on 3/2...

This episode is about variety and what comes with having too much variety as far as creative stimlui...which is Decision Fatigue. The accompanying image for this podcast can be found on instagram @heartbeathive (posted 3/9/24) OR over on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/F_T3fkmJL6A A new series will be released soon where I will be discussing flow with guests. (Set to release June 10th, 2...

This episode is part of a short series I did on Instagram. In this episode I explore duality in the creative process and life. The painting described can be seen here on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/f8oCxMXqKG4 ...Or over on instragram: @heartbeathive (Originally posted on IG Feb 25, 2024)

Hi! I'm rebooting my podcast. This is part of a series I did on Instagram with images I painted using watercolor, India ink, and oil pastel on paper. You can see the image over on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/M75zf4Njt3I Thanks for listening. More to come! -Anna

This episode talks about failure as feedback and how to know if you are consuming too much in a simple exercise.

This episode includes a very simple hack to overcome procrastination & lack of motivation. Hang in there all you creative peeps out there. You CAN & WILL get back on track if you are currently struggling. If you are all good, try the tip provided to see of it helps you see your tasks & goals a new way.

In this episode I talk @ overcoming obstacles...& why I've been MIA since last Sept. Find me on IG @heartbeathive & ...now on YouTube! Youtube.com/c/annafitzgerald. *I do not recommend mouth taping for anyone who has sinus issues. I am not a medical professional. I share what works for me, for those who want to know or explore for themselves in their own way.)

This eps is @ FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) + JOMO (Joy of Missing Out). I also touch on the origin of the word "organize" & the step of organization of COLLECTING. If you haven't listened to Part 1, it may be helpful to go back and listen to it before checking this one out. Here are links to some of my favorite apps:  **Milanote** (I use for vision boards + to link to other apps, like a com...

An intro to the ebb & flow of remaining organized. Part 1. Aligning to core values & collecting information.

Can we let go of our labels & stories? ...When letting go means letting in something better. Allowing change can be simple, if we are open to it.

This eps includes why I've been MIA lately :( . I talk @ social media, vulnerability, authenticity, + perceived obligations. Whew. Hi! I'm baaaaack.

This eps is @ growing, expanding, & continuing after "failure." Also my cat wanted to purr during the whole episode 😽.

This show includes some fun facts @ the person behind the voice of this podcast & a call for military Veterans who are creative women. I am seeking women Veterans to mentor/ coach with their creative projects, art, or music. Find me on Instagram @heartbeathive 🐝💜.

Info @ my Creative Mastermind & 2 unconventional methods for the creative person to organize their life this year! (Visit my instagram for mastermind details @heartbeathive p.s. I have a code for 6 months free!)

This eps is @ letting yourself experience silence & contrast so you are able to express & create more clearly.

This eps is @ aligning w/who you really are. Not worrying about what others will think or how they will react. Remaining true & authentic everyday can be easy, if we let it be something that feels right.

This eps is @ the importance of a creative support network & how it provides clarity, perspective, & is different from your other members of a network.

This eps is @ getting your creative practice flowing again. It includes my top 3 tactics & reminds you not to beat yourself up for taking a break from your passions!

This eps is @ some old thoughts & patterns that can keep you from making progress & remaining confident. Included are some affirmations to build confidence & an analogy to put it all into perspective.

This eps is a series of affirmations that you can do with me. Follow along & see how saying them feels. Then, pick a couple that you like! #affirmations #healthyhabits

This eps is a reminder @ ways to capture your ideas & taking inspired action to express yourself. Without your ideas coming to life, this world is not as beautiful. Please keep creating! *Article@ Cognitive Switching Penalty here: http://www.apa.org/research/action/multitask.aspx